Type 1 diabetes usually presents suddenly with diabetes symptoms hard to detect. The condition can present with varied symptoms and a high index of suspicion must be maintained. The diagnosis is easy if one thinks about the disease. The symptoms of diabetes type 1 may include:

• high sugar levels in the blood

• high levels of sugar in the urine

• extreme thirst

• frequent urination

• extreme hunger

• loss of weight

• blurred vision

• nausea and vomiting

• abdominal pain

• weakness and fatigue

• irritability and mood changes

Usually people with type 2 diabetes will not be aware of it for almost 4-5 years, as the symptoms are generally not very obvious. But some of the diabetes symptoms to look out for include:

• Increased thirst
• Frequent urination
• Fatigue
• Sudden loss of weight
• Increased hunger
• Infection taking greater time to heal
• Blurred vision
• Erectile dysfunction